tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:23:09 +0000Knits for TitsKnitting blog for those hooked on hooks and who plays with needles.http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/noreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)Blogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-5633881402629531630Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:20:00 +00002013-10-22T13:18:23.626-04:00Easy Easter Knitted GiftsThe Easter Bunny is real... Real MINI that is! I didn't think I"d be one to knit up little stuffed animal toys. However, <a href="http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/little-knitted-monsters-taking-over.html">these little guys</a> do make great gift wrap decorations. You should check the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/reader/ASIN/0823026922#reader_0823026922">book</a> out sometime. It's worth the investment. Like a wine cozy, it's a gift that keeps on giving hopefully.<br /><br /><table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td width="50%"><h2>The Knitted Easter Bunny</h2> It'd be a cute idea to knit a whole bunch of these up in different Easter pastel colors. Useful to <ul> <li>put them in Easter baskets,</li> <li>hide them in Easter eggs, or</li> <li>tie them in their hair as a cute accessory.</li> </ul> </td> <td width="50%"><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/99841044/2012-04-07_21-47-23_258_medium2.jpg" alt="knitted easter bunny" title="knitting easter pattern" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="60%"><h2>The Easter Bunny's Bag</h2> This is the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10335.html" target="_blank">mini market bag</a> that I whipped up real quick to put my mom's Easter gifts in. The little bunny got attached to this to give it the, "Hello, it's Easter!" appeal. Kids could use this simple knit bag to put their Easter eggs in as they collect them. You can taylor simple patterns like this market bag for almost any occasion! Here's some ways to make it seem more Easter themed...<br><br> <b>Ideas to jazz up this simple knitted bag for Easter:</b> <ul> <li>Add pale green furry yarn around the bottom rows to make it appear like the easter grass you see in baskets</li> <li>Crochet or knit Easter eggs and attach them to the side of the bag</li> <li>Knit a cute coin purse that is in the shape of a bunny like <a href="http://www.thecraftycupboard.com/2009/04/free-bunny-crocheted-coaster-pattern.html">this pattern</a>. Just create two, sow up the sides, then attach a button flap or small zipper to close it.</li> </ul> </td> <td width="40%"><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/99840353/2012-04-07_18-49-54_372_medium2.jpg" alt="easy easter knitting ideas" title="knitting easter pattern" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr></table><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/04/easy-easter-knitted-gifts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-7438093757592962332Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:43:00 +00002013-10-22T13:41:15.464-04:00Knitting Ideas for a Bachelor or Bachelorette PartyLingerie party? Sex toy party? Bachelorette party? It aint a party until there's some wild knitted project involved! That's fo sho! Here's a few ideas to provide for a fun filled evening out for a bachelor or bachelorette. Or if you are invted to a lingerie party before hand, you can make them something knitty and knice for the bride-to-be for her honeymoon. Enjoy and have fun with these!<br /> <table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>Boob Bra - Otherwise known as two circles, four strings</h2><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/99680214/2012-03-10_12-28-29_886_medium2.jpg" alt="knitted boob bra" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>An Even Easier Bra: Two triangles, three strings</h2><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/68075240/DSCF1384_medium2.JPG" alt="knitted furry bra" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>Boob Coozy</h2><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/36055380/DSCF2619_medium2.jpg" alt="knitted boob coozy with bra" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>Penis Coozy</h2><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/44803115/IMG_3989_medium2.jpg" alt="knitted penis coozy" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>Boob Pillow</h2><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/68080088/DSCF1577_medium2.JPG" alt="knitted crocheted boob pillow" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td width="50%" valign="top"><h2>And Don't Forget the easy to make Ballzak!</h2><img src="http://www.ballzaks.com/images/store/white250.jpg" alt="ballzak" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr></table> <h2>Rated G Bachelorette Gift from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teeny-Tiny-Mochimochi-More-Itty-Bitty-Minis/dp/0823026922%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJNNSUP6J3RN4WZYQ%26tag%3Dravelry-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0823026922" target="_blank">Teeny Tiny Mochimochi</a></h2>This one is also good for a wedding gift decoration:<br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Mochimochiland/72218219/tinybridegroom_medium.jpg" alt="little knitted bride and groom" /><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.eriningram.com/">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com/">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com/">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/04/knitting-ideas-for-bachelor-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-1057915064666855689Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:44:00 +00002012-03-25T22:44:13.155-04:00One Tip for a Well Fitted SweaterI went for <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80928AD.html?noIma...">this</a> sweater pattern from Lionbrand because of the crisscross belt. It looked like it might fit and flatter better. Pretty cool how this pattern actually started with the belt and you worked down from it for the bottom section, then top up for the upper part. I think overall it knits up pretty fast for a sweater. However, I think I got the proportions incorrect. I should've done a shorter upper part and a longer lower section. Would've flattered a bit more. I still need to block it. Not sure if it's a public wearable piece... Agh... sigh. <br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/92834223/2012-02-12_10-54-12_984_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/one-tip-for-well-fitted-sweater.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-6392937979463348420Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:33:00 +00002012-03-25T22:33:56.005-04:00Another Great Big Hair Dreads HatGot Dreads? This hat is so cute on some one with dreadlocks. It is crocheted, and whips up real fast! If you haven't figured out my style by now it would be explained in one word: ADD<br /><br />I like to get things done fast. If I'm taking on a large project, I like to have multiple tiny projects going at the same on the side. <br /><br />Back to the dreads hat. It's awesome. Check it out on <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90669AD.html">Lionbrand's site</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/90168449/charming-hat4_medium2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/90168434/charming-hat3_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/another-great-big-hair-dreads-hat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-3681750616043501213Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:25:00 +00002012-03-25T22:26:43.886-04:00Cowl-a-bunga!Cowls-galore!!!! These little neck cowls have become the hot commodity in the last few years. Good thing about these is that they are usually very easy to follow a pattern for, and they don't take a whole lot of yarn! Double WOOT!<br /><br />Here's just a few easy patterns I've tried in the past. There is a great book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cowl-Girls-Necks-Thing-Knit/dp/1936096048">CowlGirls</a> that have great patterns that all use thick yarns, so they're quick knits. Check it out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cowl-Girls-Necks-Thing-Knit/dp/1936096048"><b>CowlGirl</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/86782809/cowl-girl_medium2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90438AD.html"><b>Scalloped Cowl... whatever that means... sounds like potatoes</b><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/90168726/scalloped-cowl_medium2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L0674.html?noImages="><b>Pod-Stitch Cowl... again what does that mean? Are there aliens involved?</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/86055642/3_medium.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/cowl-bunga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-8617760340572689052Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:12:00 +00002012-03-25T22:13:05.732-04:00Christmas Wine CoziesThey are easier than they look. Most patterns I create from scratch I just whip up as I go along. As a base for the cast on row of any wine cozy on 9mm needles is 27 stitches. You can knit it in the round or sow up the seam. You could even use buttons to close up your seam. I enjoy making wine cozies knowing they are gifts that keep on giving... yes I used that over-used phrase. At least I hope that folks regift these and spread the fun!<br /><br /><b>Santa Wine Cozy and Christmas Tree Wine Cozy</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/85728183/2011-12-25_14-50-42_260_medium2.jpg" /><br /><b>Reindeer (aka Rudolph) Wine Cozy</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/98302858/reindeer-wine-cozy_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/christmas-wine-cozies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-8866451357682453042Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:42:00 +00002012-03-25T22:16:24.230-04:00Little Knitted Monsters Taking Over the WorldMy mother bought the best toy/stuffed animal knitting pattern book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/reader/ASIN/0823026922#reader_0823026922">Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi</a>. Never thought I'd ever make a stuffed toy, but some of these are too awesome to pass up. Not only are they fun, but they are real fast knits. Each one takes maybe an hour to do.<br /><br />The best pattern in the whole book is the tiny gnome (I might be biased though). I've seen people on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> turn that little guy into a Santa. Which also in the book you can create a reindeer and a Christmas tree. <br /><br />What can you do with the little guys? In the book they show you can wear them as earrings, key chains, or necklace pendants... but I'm using them as Christmas ornaments and gift wrapping decorations. Works pretty well! <br /><br /><b>The Gnome:</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/98299870/gnome_medium2.jpg" /><br /><b>The Christmas Trio:</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/86905263/2012-01-02_12-25-34_315_medium2.jpg" /><br /><b>Even a Zombie-fied Gnome Version</b><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/87460567/2012-01-05_21-54-51_336_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/little-knitted-monsters-taking-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-6857227559692284409Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:10:00 +00002012-03-25T21:10:57.215-04:00A Crop Sweater Vest TopWoohoo! Might actually be a sweater that I will wear out into public! Can you believe it?! Ok… maybe I’ll only wear it to work. :D Someday hopefully I’ll make a sweater that I will love to wear. Someday…<br /><br />The pattern used a thinner yarn than what I used. How do you figure out patterns with using different yarn weights? You have to do the math to figure out the cast on and row increments.<br /><br />To figure out the math, I cheat by dividing the needle size asked for in the pattern, by the needle size I am using, then multiplying the difference to the cast on row. That usually gets me a good start. For example, if they ask for a size 5 and co 50 stitches, and I end up using size 8 and co about 32 stitches (31.25 on calculator and round up).<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/98296291/2012-03-24_21-58-00_554_medium2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/98296312/2012-03-24_21-58-09_259_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2012/03/crop-sweater-vest-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-5820660057642722637Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:08:00 +00002011-06-28T23:08:20.185-04:00Back to Using the Needles AgainBack in action! Whipped up some baby booties and a hat within an evening. Baby stuff always goes fast. Gave me motivation, though to start using the needles again. Sigh... It's been a while folks! <br /><br />I improvised the <a href="http://www.patonsyarns.com/">Pattons</a> pattern a bit for the hat just because I wanted to match the hat I just created. The yarn doesn’t have wool to felt. So, I used fewer stitches and made it to fit a baby younger than a year old. I started with 6 stitches at the tip, added two to each side, then when increasing for the sides and bottom part, I added four stitches to each side, then an additional two to each side. Ended up a bout the right size! Also, this was made for a boy, so I just used a simple double crochet band around the leg opening instead of the frilly looking finish in the pattern.<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/66971107/patons-baby-booties_medium.jpg" /><br /><br />The hat... Very easy and quick project in a great <a href="http://www.amazon.com/101-Designer-One-Skein-Wonders-possibilities/dp/1580176887%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJNNSUP6J3RN4WZYQ%26tag%3Dravelry-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1580176887">One Skein Wonder</a> book. Cute little curl at the top. Wanted mine to appear more curved, so when I thread the end from the tip back in, I tied it to the base a bit tighter. Makes it appear more curved.<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/66970792/baby-squash-hat_medium.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/06/back-to-using-needles-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-1731338252974553886Wed, 11 May 2011 00:47:00 +00002011-05-10T20:47:55.063-04:00Quick Way to Use Up Scrap YarnNeeded to create some quick projects for a friend's wedding/baby shower this past weekend. Had plenty of scrap yarn, so decided to create these little hats for her. By doing stripes, I figured it would make the yarn go farther. And it did. Might as well go beyond the typical pastel baby color items. <br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/62598492/joellen-baby-items_medium.png"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/05/quick-way-to-use-up-scrap-yarn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-2912437527775392566Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:00:00 +00002011-04-24T22:00:38.760-04:00St. Patty's Green Ball-less Penis CozyWe spend so much time figuring out what accessories to where on special occasions, never forget the endless possibilities to accessorize the drink in your hand. St. Patty's Day is always a fun holiday to wear everything green you own. Some one decided I should knit up some penis cozies with little four leaf clovers that could "accessorize" the accessory. They were made in a circle and would be detachable. Got a few complements on them, but non as much as the cat shirt that Jason wore that evening. :D<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/61201360/IMG_4090_medium.JPG" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/04/st-pattys-green-ball-less-penis-cozy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-2021798244013800630Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +00002011-04-24T21:51:48.490-04:00Sock Monkey HatAlways wanted to create one of these hats, but could never find the right striped yarn. This yarn is a discontinued yarn made by Bernat. It was going on clearance at Michael's, so I bought out all that I could find. Michael's seem to clear out old yarns late winter after all the holidays are over. Wish they had an online store like Jo Ann's. Jo Ann's is really nice to go online and look through their clearance section of yarn. There are patterns out there for different sock monkey hats, but I just improvised this one off a hat I liked online. Again, the strings on the ear flaps have a tassel attached at the bottom of each one. <br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56479882/IMG_4071_medium2.JPG" width="400" height="275" /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56479800/IMG_4072_medium2.JPG" width="400" height="275" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/04/sock-monkey-hat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-3082352084025647964Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:44:00 +00002011-04-24T21:45:57.925-04:00Fashionable Floral Fuzzy Fun CowlCreated this for my mom. She's pretty knowledgeable of flowers. Bought a book on Amazon.com called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/100-Flowers-Knit-Crochet-Embellishing/dp/0312538340/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303695728&sr=8-1">100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet"</a>, and let her pick out her favorite flower. She picked out the blue-bell flower. It's a great book that most of the patterns I've tried thus far have all worked out really well. I like Amazon's selection of knitting and crochet books because they're always half the costs of buying them anywhere else! <br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56595049/IMG_4061_medium.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56594910/IMG_4064_medium.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/04/fashionable-floral-fuzzy-fun-cowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-4452598288468393174Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:38:00 +00002011-04-24T21:39:07.226-04:00Got a Big Hat for Some Big HairFriend wanted a hat that could cover her dreds. She was also a fan of the earflap hats. So, we created this design together. Simple and quick! Was made with thick 'n quick yarn by Lionbrand. For the color green did a single crochet and then for the brown stripe it was done with double crochet. Just do a simple tassel for the end of the two strings on either side of the earflaps.<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56594431/IMG_4067_medium.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ecingram/56594460/IMG_4068_medium.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/04/got-big-hat-for-some-big-hair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-7550038614735266721Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:44:00 +00002011-01-02T16:44:31.173-05:00Baby Mittens Made in an HourSo, by now every one should be able to tell I'm a sucker for quick one-two-three hour knits! Can't help it. Today this society is pretty much ADHD. Anyway, if you follow <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-mittens.html">this</a> pattern on Lionbrand.com, it'll turn out smaller, but play around with the gauging and increase your stitches and rows, and you'll find this is a really great quick and easy project. Especially since I'm slower at crochet than knitting, this still didn't take long at all. Mini mittens are adorable! <br /><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/baby-mittens.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/baby-mittens2.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a><br /><br /><div style="clear: both;"></div>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2011/01/baby-mittens-made-in-hour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-2630462426955886444Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:35:00 +00002010-12-29T23:35:50.008-05:00Camelot Hat - 2.5hr Knitted Hat PatternReally easy and cute hat! Great for those who don't like to mess up their 'do with a tight beanie cap. I used similar size worsted weight yarn. Pattern does turn out slightly smaller than what it appears in the photo. I even used size 10.5 needles instead of 10. Maybe add 4-8 most stitches when casting on. Also go more 9 inches in the length before getting to the crown shaping. I went 7 inches, but still doesn't look as long as the one in the picture. Pattern is located on Lionbrand's site <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90625AD.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/camelot-hat.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/camelot-hat2.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/camelot-hat-25hr-knitted-hat-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-2671644547047536675Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:09:00 +00002010-12-27T15:09:16.630-05:00Pedicure Socks Knit PatternGreat gift for your sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, or whoever you know that gets pedicures all year round. These are basically toeless socks. Great for those who don't like to graft the toe part of a sock. It's a free Patons pattern you can find <a href="http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=3055">here</a>.<br /><br />I used slightly thicker weight yarn with a size larger needles and followed the smallest size in the pattern to make socks that would fit my mother's 9.5 shoe size. A great gift for yoga enthusiasts.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/pedicure-socks.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/pedicure-socks-2.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/pedicure-socks-knit-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-6987433215551077380Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:26:00 +00002013-10-23T12:45:56.419-04:00Christmas Wine Bottle Cozy Made Under One HourLooking for a quick and easy project to give this year? These wine cozies took less than an hour each to construct. Pretty easy knitting pattern:<br /><br> <i>-- Double up your yarn when knitting and use size 10 needles --</i>i><br />1. CO 26sts<br />2. Knit up to height of wine bottle (11-12in) while changing colors every sixth row<br />3. Cozy bottom is a simple crochet circle<br />4. Use ribbon, an i-cord, or extra yarn for your tie<br />5. Add an embellishment with the tie like a candy-cane, candies, pompoms, or bells!<br /><br />Pretty simple. Not as cute as the <a href="http://knitsfortits.blogspot.com/2010/12/easy-chirstmas-wine-cozys.html">Santa cozy</a>, but it's quick and easy for when you're in a time crunch.<br /> <table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/christmas-wine-bottle-cozy-1hr-2.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" alt="easy christmas wine cozy pattern"></td> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/christmas-wine-bottle-cozy-1hr.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" alt="simple christmas wine cozy pattern"></td> </tr></table> <br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/christmas-wine-bottle-cozy-made-under.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-6992559944342566786Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:01:00 +00002010-12-02T00:01:36.968-05:00Purple Easy Crocheted ShrugThis shrug is made a lot like the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80064AD.html?noImages=0">Easy Lace Shrug</a> in that it is just three rectangles. One rectangle with two rectangle sleeves. You just sew up the seems of each arm to the arm pits. Pretty simple stitch, too! Dc, ch2, and repeat. Gotta love brainless patterns! <br /><br /><image src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/purple-shrug2.jpg"><br /><image src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/purple-shrug.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/purple-easy-crocheted-shrug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-8761411953548170049Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:47:00 +00002010-12-01T23:50:05.024-05:00Easy Lace ShrugThis project seemed quick and easy at the time I read and saw it. However, easy it was, but it took me a while. It's a lot of stitches to hold on a needle too. Turned out pretty nice though! Check out the pattern on <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80064AD.html?noImages=0">Lionbrand's site.</a><br /><br /><image src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/cream-bolero3.jpg" width="400" height="296"><br /><image src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/cream-bolero4.jpg" width="400" height="296"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/easy-lace-shrug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-4692882091275982588Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:37:00 +00002013-10-22T13:21:50.163-04:00Penis CozySo, I had to make the male version of the <a href="http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/09/booby-cozy.html">boob cozy</a>. Seems fair, right? Pretty fun project to do. Gives every one a good laugh. Doesn't take long either. Should take you a little over an hour to complete. <br /><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/penis-cozy.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/penis-cozy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-7131402010374438511Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:03:00 +00002013-10-23T12:39:37.307-04:00Easy Chirstmas Wine Cozy(s)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Wine is an easy gift to pick up for any one. It can be even more meaningful by adding your own flare to it. Adding a wine cozy is a quick and simple task. Could take an hour or a little more. You can dress a wine bottle up with a cozy that matches any holiday or occasion. Red, white, or blue stripes for the Fourth of July, red with a heart shape for Valentine's Day, or whatever fits the occasion. You can even make an i-chord with pom-poms on either end as a tie for the top. Here are two Christmas wine cozies. <br /><br /> <table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/christmas-wine-cozy.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/christmas-wine-cozy2.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/santa-wine-cozy.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td width="50%"><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/santa-wine-cozy2.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr></table><br /> <h2>Want to see a simple Christmas wine cozy you could knit in an hour or two?</h2><a href="http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/christmas-wine-bottle-cozy-made-under.html">Visit this post.</a> This simple striped pattern could be change up to sparklier yarn, or furry yarn to add some more character to it.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.eriningram.com/">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com/">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com/">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a></div>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/12/easy-chirstmas-wine-cozys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-4660619970202841329Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:57:00 +00002013-10-22T12:49:59.096-04:00Booby CozyGreat little crochet project to give that fun friend at the last minute. Whipped this thing up in a few hours. Perfect and easy crochet gift for a bachelor or bachelorette party. Good timing with football season just around the corner! You could make the bra in the team colors or give it a cheerleader costume. Dress it up for the holidays! If you want the crochet pattern, visit Ravelry.com and become a member.<br /><br /> <table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/boob-cozy.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/boob-cozy1.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr></table><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/09/booby-cozy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-7004707336074304436Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:22:00 +00002010-09-02T13:33:49.570-04:00Floppy Kat HatJust finished up this cute floppy hat for my mother in a few hours! Quick and easy. The pattern is from Let's Knit Magazine 19, 2009 (originally a UK publication). Pattern showed thinner and more slick yarn, so when I used this thicker rougher yarn the stitch definition didn't come out as well. Overall, the shape came out great. Instead of adding the bow that was in the pattern, I went for adding a flower since my mother loves flowers. Mother approved you could say!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/kat-hat.jpg"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/08/just-finished-up-this-cute-floppy-hat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898206218788437738.post-2612255696830023752Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:45:00 +00002013-10-22T12:52:20.823-04:00Art Lace BagGreat pattern found in <a href="http://www.interweaveknits.com/">Interweave Knit magazine</a>. Project uses thicker yarn with larger needles, so it goes quick! The only thing, is the pattern is a little tricky to follow, so it needed total concentration! I would do this pattern again though. Really pretty texture and a great gift to give! <br /><br /><table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/diagonal-purse.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/diagonal-purse2.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.eriningram.com/blogspot/diagonal-purse3.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr></table><br /><a href="http://www.eriningram.com">Erin</a> | <a href="http://knitsfortits.com">KnitsForTits.com</a> | <a href="http://www.ballzaks.com">BallZaks.com</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotballsofyarn">HotBallsOfYarn Etsy Store</a>http://www.hotballsofyarn.com/2010/08/art-lace-bag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Erin Ingram)0